(Skillbridge) – Electrical Engineer 1

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

1d • $63,900 - $95,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Avionics Design Group in Chandler, Arizona. The group supports programs by designing, testing, and sustaining avionics and test-support equipment hardware used in launch vehicles, with work spanning the lifecycles of numerous avionics components.

This opportunity is part of Northrop Grumman’s Military Internship Program, an approved DoD SkillBridge program for transitioning service members. Participants complete an individual, on-site internship during the final portion of their military service, for up to 180 days, with training and a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week. SkillBridge participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits and are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman. The program offers job-skills training, professional development, networking with leadership, and training on company principles, history, customer engagement, products, services, and core job responsibilities. The program is designed to offer the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity at its conclusion.

The Electrical Engineer works with an engineering team, based on specific objectives, to support analysis, design, testing, and production support for avionics components and related electronic assemblies. The position requires a DoD Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The candidate must hold or be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. The role is on-site, and no relocation assistance or travel is available.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or be enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet DoD SkillBridge eligibility requirements: have served at least 180 days on active duty; be within 12 months of separation or retirement; expect an honorable discharge; have completed service TAPS/TGPS; have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months; and have written authorization from the Unit Commander before the internship begins.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using basic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and electronic loads.
• Broad or high-level circuit design and analysis experience.
• Experience supporting the design, testing, or development of avionics assemblies or automated test equipment.
• Experience testing avionics, electronic components, or electrical systems with purpose-designed test equipment.
• Experience resolving nonconformances or conducting root-cause failure analysis of electronic systems.
• Experience releasing engineering documentation such as technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Experience leading personnel or teams in executing test procedures or designing electronic equipment.
• Ability to solve technical, schedule, cost, resource, and other project challenges.
• Experience mentoring or cross-training team members on technologies and equipment architectures.
• Contributions to process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cybersecurity policies.
• Experience managing or tracking projects through a product lifecycle.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering during production of avionics assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, design, testing, and production of avionics components and related electronic assemblies.
• Apply internal electrical engineering technical standards and relevant expertise from related disciplines.
• Prepare and present electrical engineering materials for requirements and design reviews.
• Study design concepts and criteria for complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Apply electrical engineering principles to adapt or improve heritage features from similar successful designs.
• Participate constructively in team decisions and goals, and provide quality service to internal and external customers.
• Seek and share information needed to meet customer needs, escalating issues when necessary.
• Derive requirements from multiple documentation sources and design meetings.
• Evaluate uncertainty and risks associated with requirements and designs, with supervision.
• Participate in trade studies for internal projects and procured equipment.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of the role.
• Conduct formal peer reviews of simple engineering designs or analyses for less experienced engineers.
• Complete day-to-day activities with minimal oversight from senior engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level